The benefits of keeping truck tire inflation correct and consistent
If a tire operates outside proper inflation parameters, it will never perform as it was intended, and the fleet will bear the financial impact of this.
Double Coin, CMA Plant in Thailand Working at Full Capacity
Double Coin and CMA’s Thailand manufacturing facility is now working at full capacity to produce OTR and TBR products, the company says.
SmartWay tires: The smart choice
The title of this article says it all. If you’re not using SmartWay tires, you should be.
How is a tire SmartWay verified?
The tire verification process for a new tire is rigorous, even by today’s demanding efficiency expectations.
Cooper Tire introduces Pro Series LHT trailer tire
Cooper Tire has introduced a new long haul trailer (LHT) tire, which completes the company’s Cooper Pro Series product lineup with fitments at each tractor/trailer wheel position.
Bridgestone launches R123 Ecopia trailer tire
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has introduced the R123 Ecopia tire, a SmartWay-verified trailer tire that the company says is engineered to deliver low rolling resistance and exceptional wear in long-haul and regional service applications.
Continental renames Urban Waste Transport Tires
Continental has renamed its commercial waste transport tires and retreads for improved clarity. The new nomenclature spells out vehicle classification, axle configuration and application.
Watch: Wheel end fires: How to determine the cause
Wheel end fire are serious maintenance issues that can be caused by setup, maintenance, driver neglect, road debris or some combination of all of these factors.
The right wheel end systems contribute to efficiency, long service life
Fleets have an increasing amount of options when selecting wheel end systems.
Goodyear will inspect tires during Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck event
During this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck event, which starts June 4, members of the Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Network are offering tire inspections and other tire management services.
The four pillars of your true tire costs
Typically there are four pillars to determine your true cost: Initial tire cost, mileage to removal, fuel efficiency and retreadability (or casing value).
Hankook Tire debuts e3 Wide DL21 Ultra-Super Drive tire
Hankook Tire has released its latest ultra-super single drive tire to the company’s truck and bus radial (TBR) lineup.